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Check out Creature Comforts on MPB Think Radio! Each week, Libby Hartfield, Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science brings a specialist into the studio to answer your questions about various animals we see in Mississippi. And of course, Dr. Troy Majure, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center of Jackson answers your pet questions. Each week, you’ll learn more about the animals that live in our homes and the animals who live in the world around us. You’ll also find out more about family-friendly exhibits and events at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson. Email your pet and animal questions to animals@mpbonline.org and listen to Creature Comforts Thursday mornings at 9 on MPB Think Radio.

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This morning we will be talking about the Big Black River Basin. What is the history behind this basin? What animals and creatures will you find there? What are the water standards for this basin? Why is it important to Mississippi?

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This morning our show is all about fossils! What part of Mississippi have fossils been found in? How often is it that someone actually finds a fossil? What should someone do if they think they have found one?

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If you’re a hunter, today’s show is definitely for you. We are putting the spotlight on hunting dogs. Do you prefer to hunt with or without a dog? How are they trained to hunt? What breed of dogs are best to hunt with?

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We’re talking about the difference between dogs and wolves on today’s show. How closely related are dogs and wolves? Which breed of dog is the closest to a wolf? What behaviors do both dogs and wolves share? Can wolves ever be tamed enough to be a pet?